Teaching Assistant

TES FE News; Castleford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TES FE News seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will work closely with learners, assist in preparing learning materials, and focus on curricular goals. Join a school dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences in a safe environment and benefit from EPIC perks like funded training, enhanced pay scales, and a robust employee benefits scheme.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar provision.
• Committed and passionate attitude towards students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum-based learning in the classroom and outdoor activities.
• Prepare learning materials and contribute to learning objectives.
• Provide daily reports on learners’ progress and communicate with parents.

Skills

Mentoring

Behavioural Management

Communication

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join us as a Teaching Assistant.

The Successful Candidate Will

1. Mentor, support, and inspire learners by assisting with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities.
2. Assist with the preparation of learning materials and contribute to the delivery of learning objectives, with a strong focus on behavioural management.
3. Provide daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
4. Interact regularly with parents and caregivers.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

1. A committed and passionate attitude towards students with SEND.
2. At least two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar provision.
3. A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

EPIC Benefits Of Working For Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance

At The Grange School

The school provides a safe, secure, positive, and supportive environment that encourages personal responsibility, respect, cooperation, and sensitivity to others. We aim to offer a holistic education tailored to each child's individual needs.

More information about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services can be found here.

School tours are highly welcomed as part of our interview process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, employment references, and online searches. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness and Support programs.

We offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria. Please include your military experience on your CV for consideration.